Jessore entrepreneur transforms seven-acre plot into diverse orchard featuring 75 exotic mango varieties
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In the rural landscape of Dharmatala, on the outskirts of Jashore, a sprawling agricultural initiative known as “Adams Agro Farm” has transformed seven bighas of land into a sanctuary of biodiversity. The farm, established in 2023 by tea production consultant Abdullah Md. Hossain Masud, integrates a dense fruit orchard with two integrated fish ponds, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem that supports both local wildlife and commercial production.
The centerpiece of the farm is its extensive collection of mango trees, numbering over 850 across 75 varieties. This horticultural display includes a mix of prized international cultivars—such as Japan’s Miyazaki, Thailand’s Chiang Mai and Dok Mai, and various American and Australian hybrids—alongside traditional Bangladeshi favorites like Himsagar, Langra, Fazli, and Amrapali. Beyond mangoes, the orchard is densely planted with a diverse array of fruit-bearing trees, including coconut, date, litchi, jackfruit, and lesser-seen varieties like mangosteen and star apple, all flourishing alongside native poultry roaming the grounds.
The farm’s two central ponds, spanning more than two bighas, serve as a habitat for a variety of indigenous fish species, including carp, shing, magpie, and various native small fish. This aquatic environment is shared by a flock of 120 ducks and 19 geese, further diversifying the farm’s output. The quiet, verdant atmosphere has also turned the property into a natural refuge for wild birds and squirrels, contributing to the area’s ecological balance.
The project is the culmination of a lifelong passion for botany held by Masud, a graduate of Dhaka University. After a career in tea plantation management and consultancy, he began systematically collecting rare saplings from nurseries, national tree fairs, and online sources. His dedication has created a living laboratory where he performs his own grafting and cultivation. The farm currently supports five workers, providing steady employment in the local community.
The motivation behind the farm extends beyond personal hobbyism. Masud aims to preserve diverse germplasm, provide educational exhibitions and training, and eventually export premium fruit. His success has caught the attention of local agricultural authorities; Dipankar Das, deputy director of the Jashore Horticulture Center, noted that the farm’s collection of mango varieties surpasses that of the center itself.
Masud’s vision for the future involves further expansion, including the development of a tea plantation and rambutan orchard in Tetulia, as well as intensified efforts to conserve endangered indigenous fish species in his ponds. Supported by his family, whose history in the region is deeply rooted, Masud continues to refine his farm as both a model of high-value agriculture and a tribute to the agricultural potential of the Jashore landscape.
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